'Built for desert. Built for Dakar' concludes Peugeot's latest video for the
2008 DKR
. It's been testing out in more challenging terrain (well, more challenging for France) in preparation for its Dakar debut in January.
The DKR is notable for being a two-wheel drive rally raid car. Yep, it's taking on the Dakar without the advantage of four driven wheels. You'll see in the video the advantages that should bring while conveniently ignoring what appears a significant traction problem.
But having said that, it looks more than comfortable through the wind turbines of on the dirt tracks of Chateau de Lastours. It looks fantastic actually, shrugging off undulations, sliding everywhere and appearing rather quick indeed.
With the European cars leaving for Argentina on November 19 the 2008 DKR will now be entering its final stages of testing. The event itself begins on January 4, with Peugeot keen to prove 2WD can work on the Dakar and continue its recent rallying success from the Pikes Peak victory. We can't wait to see it!